The strikes on Saudi oil facilities likely would have a limited direct effect on the U.S. economy, but could result in higher gas prices, potentially exerting an additional drag on slowing global growth, economists say.9 minutes ago

The Gucci brand soared as it forged connections with hip-hop artists and streetwear influencers on Instagram and other platforms—but when it brought out a sweater likened to blackface, the momentum reversed.2

Wells Fargo fired thousands of branch employees as it tried to deal with millions of potentially fake accounts—and now many of those former workers say they are effectively blacklisted from the banking industry.

In “Sous Vide: Better Home Cooking,” chef Hugh Acheson makes an airtight case for the convenience and consistency of a method once limited to restaurant kitchens. These classic fall recipes make it an easy sell.

Joan B. Johnson, who died Sept. 6, helped her husband build up Johnson Products, a maker of hair-straightening potions that became a beacon of hope for economic progress among African-Americans. She won control of the company in a divorce settlement and sold it in 1993.9

Taliban representatives have held talks with Russian officials in an apparent effort to restart discussions with the U.S., days after President Trump declared negotiations with the insurgent group dead.

President Trump said he discussed a possible “mutual defense treaty” between the U.S. and Israel in a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signaling support for the embattled leader days before a tough re-election vote.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac cranked out profits after the financial crisis, and Congress couldn’t come up with a good alternative to them. Now, the Trump administration has a roadmap for reprivatizing them.53

President Trump said Hamza bin Laden, a son of al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden, had been killed in a U.S. counterterrorism operation. U.S. officials had said in July that Hamza bin Laden was believed to have died.

A memorial was meant to help a rural Arkansas community heal longstanding wounds from one of the bloodiest episodes of racial violence in U.S. history. Instead, it is fueling tensions among white and black people.166

Actress Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in prison for her role in the college-admissions cheating scheme, sending a strong signal that more of the wealthy parents in the sprawling scandal could expect to serve time.696